Neurosurgeons Name Top Senate Health Policy Aide to Head Washington Office

Newswise — Washington, DC—Today, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) announced the appointment of Charlotte E. Pineda as their new vice president of health policy and advocacy. Ms.

Pineda will take over from Katie O. Orrico , JD, who served as the AANS/CNS Washington representative for nearly 39 years and was recently promoted to AANS CEO. Ms.



Pineda brings a wealth of experience and a distinguished career in health policy to her new role. She has spent the last eight years on Capitol Hill, most recently as health policy director for U.S.

Senator Roger Marshall , MD, (Kan.) and a professional staff member on the U.S.

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP), including the HELP Subcommittee on Primary Health & Retirement Security. She also worked as a research assistant for former Sen. Orrin Hatch (Utah).

“The AANS and CNS have been at the forefront in advancing legislative and regulatory policies not only for neurosurgeons but also alongside their partners and coalitions across the health care stakeholder community,” said Ms. Pineda . “Medicine is at a unique crossroads at this point in time, facing myriad challenges.

I am incredibly honored to lead this talented team in developing and advancing durable policy solutions that help improve patient care.” Ms. Pineda’s extensive experience also includes positions in the U.

S. House of Representatives with then-U.S.

Rep. Marshal.